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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 09:14 PM
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No. Not like real strippers. Sorry.

But the drain plug on my primary can't be screwed all the way in. It appears the stripping occurred in the primary cover. It can be screwed in enough to keep fluids in for now, but will no doubt vibrate out on the road. Any cheap and easy fixes?
 
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 09:56 PM
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yep.... use a bottom tap... and make sure you leave no chips behind!
 
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 02:14 AM
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Damn! got me again. there's no strippers here.
 
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heli-coil. you can uses the same size thread as before and they work great.
 
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heli-coil. you can uses the same size thread as before and they work great.
+1 and twice as strong. Won't cost that much to have it fixed.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 07:16 PM
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Where could i pick up a heli-coil? Hardware store, lowe's/ home depot? Or do i have to order it?
 
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Where could i pick up a heli-coil? Hardware store, lowe's/ home depot? Or do i have to order it?
Most auto stores carry them, try Auto Zone.
 
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Alright. Having trouble finding the right size heli-coil. Killing me.

I can double o-ring it and it snugs up pretty well. With a little loc-tite type stuff it might stay for good. But that's gotta be a bad idea for some reason, right?
 
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try mcmaster.com they should have the heli-coil size you need. just type in heli-coil in the search box. I think you will need a heli-coil tap and insert tool also
 
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